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Quiz about Washington State University
Quiz about Washington State University

Washington State University Trivia Quiz


This is a fairly easy quiz on Washington State University. Go Cougs!

A multiple-choice quiz by sunrayz99. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
sunrayz99
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
264,435
Updated
Aug 05 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
575
Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (9/10), Guest 73 (8/10), Guest 64 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What year was Washington State University founded? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Where is WSU's flagship campus located? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is WSU's mascot? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who is WSU's School of Communication named after? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What school is WSU's biggest rival? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Many famous people been students at WSU. Who was never a WSU student? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. WSU is a member of the Pac-12 athletic conference. Which of these is NOT a member of the Pac-12? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the name of the football stadium at WSU? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name of the clock tower on campus? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the name of the creamery store on campus? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What year was Washington State University founded?

Answer: 1890

WSU was founded in 1890 and opened in 1892. It is Washington States biggest land-grant university.
2. Where is WSU's flagship campus located?

Answer: Pullman

There are regional campuses in the Tri-Cities, Vancouver and Spokane. There are over 23,000 students enrolled state-wide.
3. What is WSU's mascot?

Answer: Cougar

The mascot's name is Butch T. Cougar. The school colors are crimson and gray.
4. Who is WSU's School of Communication named after?

Answer: Edward R. Murrow

Murrow graduated in 1930 with a B.A. in Speech. Murrow went onto become a very influential journalist and broadcaster.
5. What school is WSU's biggest rival?

Answer: University Of Washington

The biggest competition of the year is the Apple Cup. The Apple Cup is the football game in which the WSU Cougars play against the UW Huskies.
6. Many famous people been students at WSU. Who was never a WSU student?

Answer: Bill Gates

Bill Nye "The Science Guy" was a graduate student alumni. Gary Larson got his B.A. in Communication. Drew Bledsoe got his B.A. in Education.
7. WSU is a member of the Pac-12 athletic conference. Which of these is NOT a member of the Pac-12?

Answer: Gonzaga University

Gonzaga is a rival within Washington State but their division is NCAA/ West Coast Conference. They are fierce competition when it comes to basketball, having graduated players such as John Stockton, Dan Dickau and Adam Morrison.
8. What is the name of the football stadium at WSU?

Answer: Martin Stadium

The stadium is named after Clarence D. Martin, the governor of Washington State from 1932-1940. Martin Stadium is the smallest in the Pac-10.
9. What is the name of the clock tower on campus?

Answer: Bryan Clock Tower

The Bryan Clock Tower was named after Enoch A. Bryan, president of WSU from 1893-1915. The tower can be seen from almost anywhere at night.
10. What is the name of the creamery store on campus?

Answer: Ferdinand's

The store is well-known for it's Cougar Gold cheese. Cougar Gold is a white, sharp-cheddar that comes in various flavors including Viking, Dill Garlic and Crimson Fire.
Source: Author sunrayz99

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